The Historical Development of Chinese Acupuncture: Jingluo Section Part 1

The Historical Development of Chinese Acupuncture Jīngluò Section: Part 1 is a major contribution to the contemporary Chinese medical field. As a bright mirror reflects images, the events of the past can guide our understanding of present situations. How the ancients perceived and recorded the body, its physiology and pathology, and how that perception changed over time, enables us to connect material and practice simultaneously. Huáng Lóngxíang’s seminal hermeneutical research into the origins of the jīngluò brings much needed clarity, reinforcement, and an established, learned approach to the historical lens of acupuncture. For the modern-day practitioner, the complexities and confusions surrounding the various sources of Chinese medical theory plague scholarly query and clinical decision-making. This work, expertly translated into English by Corey Dillow for the first time, will undoubtedly help inform and reform much of the current clinical inquiry into this medicine. Huáng’s meticulous research of extant sources, coupled with a desire to understand the intricacies of the original author's intentions, leads the reader into the depths of China’s rich medical literary history. On a personal note, this research has reflected my own life-long clinical investigation into the Huángdì Nèijīng, and will naturally continue to build and form my practice and teaching for many years to come. I have no doubt that this translation, and Huáng’s future works, will remain forever influential on the modern world's understanding of this medicine's origins — a vital puzzle piece for historians, scholars, and clinicians alike. –David White Director: Institute of Nèijīng Research Hobart, Tasmania This translation of a section from an important work brings depth and nuance to how we understand and work with the channels. The author draws on a deep command of both transmitted and recently unearthed texts, alongside the medical literature of non-Han peoples within the borders of China and contemporary biomedical research. Essential reading for anyone interested in how acupuncture developed, this volume will deepen your understanding of how Traditional East Asian Medicine has unfolded over time. –Dan Bensky,DO Co-translator and editor of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica and Discussion of Cold Damage with Commentaries for the Clinic The extraordinary depth and breadth of historical materials that Dr. Huáng studied to produce this work are beyond impressive, including not only Chinese works but also Japanese and Korean historical texts. This represents an unparalleled level of scholarship. –Dr John McDonald, PhD Author of Acupuncture Point Dynamics (Vols 1-3) and co-author of The Acupuncture Evidence Project and Zang-fu Syndromes: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment